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Connecting students and faculty with research and industry in Germany.

Student Engagement

A world renowned system of education, a policy driven support of innovation and technology and a culture of combining theoretical and industrial experience make Germany the ideal environment for promoting MIT’s tradition of mens et manus, allowing students to bridge the divide between theory and practice while gaining experience in the field.

Each year 80-100 students intern at leading German companies, universities and research organizations. Projects are hands-on and student contributions can lead to patents, publications and new technologies. Students also have the opportunity to apply for teaching opportunities as part of the unique Global Teaching Labs program in Germany, where they are placed at German high schools to teach STEM subjects in January.

Faculty Connections

The MIT-Germany Seed Fund facilitates research collaborations between MIT faculty and their German counterparts. Launched in 2011, the fund has granted 14 projects with partners throughout Germany and has increased the visibility at MIT with outstanding German centers.

Lasting impact: Seed funded projects have led to larger scale grant support with the NIH, corporate sponsorship at German universities, peer-reviewed publications and increased post-doc exchanges.

German Industry and Research

Working with a robust and diverse portfolio, the program has contacts with hundreds of partners in nearly every corner of the country. While most organizations are interested in hosting MIT students for summer internships, teaching programs or recruiting for longer projects,other partners are interested in strengthening their presence at MIT and connecting with faculty and researchers on campus.

Recent News

Go to Brazil for a summer internship (June-July) and attend the University of Cologne Summer School on Environmental Studies (July 13th-31st 2015). No language requirement.

MIT Application deadline: March 1st

MIT Selection process result: March 15th

Cologne Summer School: courses are held in English and will focus on aspects that draw upon environmental studies from an interdisciplinary perspective focusing on the three key sectors for sustainable cities:

• Urban public transport

• Urban green spaces

• Solid waste management

To apply: submit your CV, transcript of the previous 2 semesters, statement of purpose (one page) to mit-brazil@mit.edu with the subject “Environment and Sustainability Fellowship”